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What is an Evaluation Period?

by Charlie Zegers
for About.com

Definition: An "Evaluation Period" is a block of the official NCAA recruiting calendar during which coaches and other authorized staffers are allowed to assess the athletic and academic ability of prospective student-athletes, but cannot conduct off-campus visits.

During the school year, in-person evaluations are limited to school-related events -- games, practices, tournaments and the like.

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